Microscopische opname van een vlo, 25 keer vergroot 1887 - 1888

"Microscopische opname van een vlo, 25 keer vergroot," (Microscopic photograph of a flea, magnified 25 times) is a photomicrograph by Dutch photographer Marinus Pieter Filbri. Created between 1887 and 1888, it showcases the intricate details of a flea, magnified to reveal its segmented body, legs, and mouthparts. Filbri's use of the microscope to capture the microscopic world exemplifies the growing interest in scientific observation and documentation in the 19th century. This photograph, with its sharp focus and detailed imagery, exemplifies the artistry and technical skill of photographic documentation in the early days of photography.